Sr Real Estate Development Mgr, Real Estate Development US East, Data Center Supply Solutions

Join an amazing team working at the intersection of real estate and technology to build Amazons cloud business (data centers). We are seeking an exceptionally bright self-motivated individual to source negotiate and execute large-scale deals on the data center real estate team.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a comprehensive evolving and growing business unit within which provides cloud services. Since early 2006 AWS has provided a highly reliable scalable low-cost infrastructure platform that powers hundreds of thousands of businesses in 190 countries around the world. We are looking for a talented professional to join the AWS Real Estate Team who will operate on both strategic and tactical levels to support the expansion of AWSs Data Center Network in the U.S.

In this role you will work directly with land owners data center developers PE firms local jurisdictions land use attorneys and consultants to identify and successfully navigate the required real estate entitlements to acquire and develop new data centers. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a technical background that enables them to successfully guide and communicate AWSs vision for development. You will collaborate with and manage multi-disciplinary internal and external stakeholders to produce outcomes that support sustainable growth and are sensitive to the communities in which we expand.


Key job responsibilities
Lead deal sourcing engagement negotiation and execution of real estate deals including land acquisition and leases
Work cross-functionally with other internal and external teams including: Legal Design Engineering Economic Development Public Policy Construction and Capacity Planning to inform a regional real estate development strategy
Lead the entitlement process and jurisdictional engagement for respective transactions.
Assist in developing site plans that deliver the best in class product consistent with market conditions while achieving the investment assumptions
Work cross-functionally to develop project schedule development budget and track hard and soft project costs
Lead teams of vendors consultants and contractors to support acquisition entitlements and delivery.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of AWSs internal process and reporting
Travel required


A day in the life



About the team
Work/Life Balance
Our team puts a high value on work-life balance. It isnt about how many hours you spend at home or at work; its about the flow you establish that brings energy to both parts of your life. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. We offer flexibility in working hours and encourage you to find your own balance between your work and personal lives.

Mentorship & Career Growth
Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures and were building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship. We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded professional and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.


- 10 years of experience in large-scale site selection real estate land acquisitions and lease negotiations
- 5 years experience performing the full range of land entitlement functions leveraging a combination of internal and external resources
- 5 years experience in site due diligence site development and negotiation of entitlement agreements for large complex projects.
- Bachelors Degree in Real Estate Urban Planning Business Civil Engineering or related fields.

- Understanding of and experience in the Data Center industry including data center site selection and general operations
- Masters Degree or higher (including Juris Doctor) in Urban Planning Architecture Engineering Real Estate or related fields.
- Experience in public private partnerships
- Ability to understand and communicate high level electrical power cooling fiber optics and other technical requirements particularly related to internet infrastructure

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience qualifications and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical dental vision prescription Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans EAP Mental Health Support Medical Advice Line Flexible Spending Accounts Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage) 401(k) matching paid time off and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at TX Austin - 155400.00 - 210200.00 USD annually
USA VA Arlington - 155400.00 - 210200.00 USD annually
USA VA Herndon - 155400.00 - 210200.00 USD annually
USA WA Seattle - 155400.00 - 210200.00 USD annually